Russia’s Massive Drone and Missile Barrage Exposes Putin’s Failed Strategy and Threat to Western Security

In an alarming escalation, Russia unleashed one of its largest aerial attacks this year against Ukraine, firing an astonishing 574 drones and 40 missiles overnight—mainly targeting western regions far beyond the active battlefront. The Ukrainian Air Force confirmed casualties including one death and 15 wounded. This brazen assault struck a hub of American industrial presence—a major electronics manufacturer producing civilian goods. Instead of focusing on military objectives, Moscow chose to target legitimate commercial enterprises, signaling a reckless contempt for international norms and economic sovereignty. Why Is Russia Striking Deep Into Western Ukraine? These strikes come at a critical juncture when...